The Retreat, Elcot Park Hotel - Newbury (Berkshire)

4-star historic country house hotel on 7 hectares in Berkshire countryside

The Hotel & Grounds

The Retreat, Elcot Park Newbury occupies an 18th-century Georgian manor that was once the family home of poet Percy Shelley. The property sits in 7 hectares of gardens and parkland with views over the Kennet Valley. Inside, 55 individually-styled bedrooms and suites are spread across the main house and separate residences like Beech house.

Dining

Two on-site restaurants operate at The Retreat: the pan-Asian Yu and the all-day 1772 Brasserie. Yu serves sushi and other Asian dishes in an intimate setting, while 1772 offers a menu that includes steak and cauliflower steak. The Courtyard also houses a deli and a hair salon for additional convenience.

Wellness & Spa

The Signet Spa at Elcot Park Retreat includes a hydrotherapy pool, steam room, sauna, and a treatment rooms offering massages and facials. Outside, a heated infinity pool is open year-round and is accompanied by wood-fired hot tubs with countryside views. The spa also has a gym, spin studio, and wellness area for fitness classes.

Activities & Entertainment

Guests at The Retreat Elcot can use a full-size tennis court, a croquet lawn, and a children's playground set within the grounds. Board games, giant Jenga, and Connect4 are available on the lawns, and the hotel provides wellies for walking routes. Electric bikes (requiring a motorbike licence) can be hired to explore the surrounding West Berkshire countryside.

Family & Pet-Friendly Services

The Retreat at Elcot Park offers family rooms and houses like Beech with two bedrooms and a kitchen for self-catering. Children can eat from a dedicated kids' menu in the restaurants and use the playground and games room. Dogs are welcome with tailored services including pet baskets, bowls, beds, and treats, and are allowed in most areas except the spa and gym.

• Location: 7 hectare estate in West Berkshire, near Newbury Racecourse and Highclere Castle
• Rooms: 55 suites and bedrooms in Georgian manor and separate residences
• Dining: Yu pan-Asian restaurant and 1772 Brasserie
• Wellness: Signet Spa with hydrotherapy pool, steam, sauna, and outdoor infinity pool
• Activities: Tennis court, croquet, electric bikes, children's playground
• Pet-Friendly: Tailored dog services with pet bowls, beds, and treats